Simon Cowell thinking of leaving 'The X Factor" in 2010

Simon Cowell is thinking of leaving The X Factor in 2010.

The music mogul, 49, has worked on the programme since its launch five years ago.

And Simon, who is also a judge on Britain’s Got Talent and American Idol, needs a break.

‘It looks like I’m only going to be doing it until 2010,’ he says. ‘I’ve really felt it this year.

'When you do three shows a year it’s tiring and something’s got to give.

'I’m contracted to do one more series and then I’ll make a decision. I’ll see how I feel in the New Year.’

Alexandra Burke, 20, was crowned the winner of the talent show on Saturday.

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Cheryl Cole: Usually shops the day before Christmas

Cheryl Cole admits she is never organised in the lead up to Christmas.

The Girls Aloud star, 25, buys presents for husband Ashley Cole, 27, and her family the day before.

‘Christmas shopping is one of the most stressful times of the year,’ she says.

‘It’s normally done on Christmas Eve or the day before. I’m normally running round like a headless chicken.’

But bandmate Sarah Harding, 27, uses the festive season as an excuse to experiment in the kitchen.

‘My favourite thing about Christmas is being able to go home and sit and do nothing!’ she says.

‘And maybe get a bit Delia Smith, you know, make some mince pies and get all the Christmas food going.’

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Reese Witherspoon was surprised to hear Christmas music in November

Reese Witherspoon got a fright when she heard Christmas songs being played in shops in November.

The actress, who stars in the movie Four Christmases, says it came round too quickly.

‘I walked into Starbucks and they were playing Christmas music,’ she recalls.

‘I had a panic attack, yelling, “Turn it off, I'm not ready. I still have to get through Thanksgiving!"’

Reese, 32, has daughter Ava, 9, and son Deacon, 5, with ex-husband Ryan Phillipe, 33

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Lindsay Lohan's fan attack

Lindsay Lohan was attacked by a crazed fan in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The 'Mean Girls' actress was leaving Arizona nightspot the Jackrabbit Supper Club and Lounge with her girlfriend Samantha Ronson when the man lunged at her.

Jackrabbit owner Dan Wierck says "The gentleman became very excited when he realised he was so close to Samantha and he has a history of being a stalker with Lindsay Lohan so he immediately attacked her and started yelling, 'I love her, I love her!' "

Police and the couple's bodyguards quickly stepped in and wrestled the 38-year-old man to the ground. He was promptly arrested for disorderly conduct.

No charges against him had been filed at the time of writing.

Officers have so far refused to release the man's name, and would only say: "No one was hurt during the altercation."

Lindsay, 22, is not the only famous face to recently attract unwanted attention from an overzealous fan.

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PETA perfect Leona Lewis

Leona Lewis has been named Person of the Year by PETA.

The animal rights organisation - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - has recognised the vegetarian singer's commitment to animal welfare after she reportedly refused to open department store Harrods' winter sale because the shop sells fur.

PETA's Europe Director Robbie LeBlanc said: "Leona Lewis is admired for her beautiful voice, but it's her kindness to animals that makes her a superstar in our book."


Earlier this year, the campaign group crowned the 'Run' singer - who is working on an accessories line of vegan shoes and bags - Sexiest Vegetarian.

Lat year's Person of the Year was Sir Paul McCartney's fashion designer daughter Stella McCartney.

Leona, who hasn't eaten meat since she was 12, has previously said: "I am totally against animal cruelty. I am vegetarian so I don't have clothes, shoes, or bags made from leather or suede or any animal products. I'm on a mission."

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Jennifer's marriage at new Lo

The singer — who gave birth to twins ten months ago — was spotted without her wedding ring at an LA movie premiere.

Her Latin superstar husband Marc Anthony, 40 — also not wearing a wedding ring — fuelled the rumours further when he was seen chatting to women in New York and Las Vegas nightclubs.

The singer reportedly moaned that 39-year-old J-Lo had been “making me miserable”.

One source said the couple were now at “breaking point”, adding: “They are both getting bored.

“She wanted this domestic life, but now she’s bored out of her mind. She wants the old J-Lo back.”

It is also claimed J-Lo is struggling with Marc’s “controlling” ways, including keeping tabs on her phone calls.


Magazine Us Weekly reports that the couple, who renewed their wedding vows in October, showed signs of strain during a Thanksgiving dinner with relatives in LA last month.

This week, however, they put on a display of unity while heading out together for dinner at Beverly Hills restaurant Luau.

They tucked into meatballs and ribs, followed by coconut tiramisu and chocolate lava cake.

Marc’s publicist denied their marriage was in trouble, saying: “They’re doing great.”

J-Lo’s spokeswoman was unavailable for comment.

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Jessica Alba and Jack Black to appear in The Office

Actors to appear in American TV show

Jessica Alba and Jack Black are to star in a special Super Bowl edition of The Office.

The actors are to appear in the US version of the hit British comedy.

Jack, 39, and Jessica, 27, are to feature in a episode which sees the cast attempt to watch a bootleg movie – in which the Hollywood actors star.

The hour-long episode will be screened in the US on 1 February.

The Office recently picked up Golden Globe nominations for Best Comedy Television Series and Best Actor for actor Steve Carell, who plays Ricky Gervais's role.

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Brad Pitt: We exchange handmade gifts at Christmas

Actor's family don't buy expensive goods

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's family give each other Christmas presents that they've made themselves.

‘We do exchange gifts, although we don’t feel any pressure to make them big or expensive ones,’ says Brad, 44.

‘And the kids don’t ask for big gifts for the reason that they don’t see a lot of American cartoon TV, which is packed with manipulative ads.’

Brad and Ange, 33, thinks it’s better that they're creative.

‘The rule is everyone has to make something for someone else,’ he says.

‘You got to put time into it. The gift-giving is a very nice time for us.’

The couple have five-month-old twins Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon, daughter Shiloh, 2, and adopted kids Maddox, 7, Pax, 4, and Zahara, 3.

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Kevin Federline ‘dating bowling partner’

Britney Spears’ ex said to be seeing Victoria Prince

Kevin Federline appears to be moving on, two years after he split from ex-wife Britney Spears.

The rapper is said to have sparked up a relationship with Victoria Prince, a member of his bowling team the Party Animals.

He and the former volleyball star have apparently become inseparable in recent weeks.

Kevin, 30, and Britney, 27, finalised their divorce in July 2007.

The couple have sons Sean Preston, 3, and Jayden James, 2.

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Katy Perry: I’m not engaged to Travis McCoy

Singer sets the record straight on blog.

Katy Perry has rubbished rumours she’s to wed long-term boyfriend Travis McCoy.

US reports claimed the Gym Class Heroes star proposed during a romantic trip to Paris.

But Katy, 24, says the story was inaccurate.

‘NOT engaged!’ she writes on her blog. ‘But thanks for the free press New York Daily News!

'You should fact check with the source before you spread world wide news like that.’

Travis gave Katy a diamond promise ring in the summer.

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Hot Britney Spears

Britney Spears has topped ET's annual Hot List.

The 27-year-old singer - who has achieved incredible success with comeback album 'Circus' - took the coveted number one spot in the list, made up of the stars who have received the most coverage and mentions on US TV show 'Entertainment Tonight' in the past year.

An ET writer explained: "From a historical election to surprising splits, sizzling romances and major comebacks, 2008 was a remarkable year for celebrity news."

Britney - who has got her life back on track following her public breakdown, in which she shaved her head and lost custody of her two sons to ex-husband Kevin Federline - was followed on the list by US TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey.

Rounding off the top five were Brad Pitt, US President-Elect Barack Obama and Brad's partner Angelina Jolie.

Other celebrities included in the top 20 were George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Aniston, Will Smith and Miley Cyrus.

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Gary Barlow's Coldplay dismissal

Gary Barlow thought Chris Martin was "taking the p**s" when he said he wanted Coldplay to support Take That.

Gary, 37, was amazed when the usually serious musician revealed his love of the boy band.

He said: "It's amazing! I think Chris wrote it on his website. We thought he was taking the p**s, but he wasn't. He's genuinely a fan!"

Chris' original posting read: "I would open for Take That. We were in the dressing room the other day and, for whatever reason, we started singing 'Back For Good'.

"We sang the whole thing, word for word, with all the right chords on our piano, without having to learn it or anything. It was great.

"So I'd like to use the Coldplay website to announce that if Take That want us to open for them, we'll do it."

Gary also revealed he is thrilled to be enjoying success with Take That, who reunited in 2005 after a 10-year break, and says he and his bandmates - Mark Owen, Howard Donald and Jason Orange - are getting on better than ever.

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Jessica Simpson promotes her perfume 'Fancy' at macy's Chicago

Jessica Simpson- “Fancy” Fragrance Promotion at Macy’s in Chicago.

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JLS will team up with US diva Rihanna to sing mega hit Umbrella

As excitement builds ahead of Saturday's live X Factor final, the established artists lending their expertise to the top three contestants have been revealed. And pop quartet JLS are thrilled after learning they will team up with US diva Rihanna to sing her mega hit Umbrella.

Although not front-runners to win the competition, band members Jonathan Gill, Oritse Williams, Aston Merrygold and Marvin Humes are hoping their collaboration with the hugely-popular singer with help them steal victory on the night, as Leon Jackson did last year after dueting with Kylie Minogue.

Meanwhile the favourite, 20-year-old Alexandra Burke, will team up with Irish crooners Westlife, and Northern Ireland's Eoghan Quigg will duet with Boyzone, who reunited this year after a seven-year break. Both the boy bands are managed by the series' judge Louis Walsh.

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Enrique Iglesias puckers up with Anna Kournikova lookalike

ENRIQUE IGLESIAS puckers up with an ANNA KOURNIKOVA lookalike on stage in London.

The Spanish heartthrob - who has been fighting reports he has split up from the real deal after moving out of the tennis beauty's home in Miami last month - invited thrilled fan Maria Carroll up on stage after spotting her in the audience at Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball.

Serenading female fans during a rendition of Hero has become something of a trademark for Enrique.

However I'm sure Anna will not be to thrilled to see her boyfriend of seven years following his actions up with a snog and a feel of her bum.

Enrique recently told a magazine a row with Anna about his dogs forced him to look for a new pad.

He said: "She kicked me out.

"We had a fight. We did make up, but she didn’t let me move back in. It was a stupid fight – something about my dogs.

Chest to far? ... Enrique gets close

"I'll move back when she lets me."

However on this form, I don't reckon Enrique should hold his breath.

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Amy Winehouse helping out as nurse during her hospital stay

TROUBLED AMY WINEHOUSE has been helping out as a NURSE during her stay in hospital, The Sun can reveal.

The Rehab singer, 25, is looking after patients and serving meals — in a bid to avoid being kicked out.

Amy has stayed at the exclusive London Clinic for almost three weeks.

She collapsed following a booze and drugs bender after a row with hubby BLAKE FIELDER-CIVIL, 26.

She was on the verge of being kicked out at the start of this week after a visit from Blake sent her back to her old ways.

But an insider said: “She has been charming the nurses by helping them with their tasks. She’s been mucking in.”

Amy also asked X Factor bosses for tickets to tonight’s final — but producers refused as they did not want her to overshadow the contestants.

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Scarlett Johansson poses for cosmopolitan in a bust enhancing black dress

SCARLETT JOHANSSON shows why she's one of the world's hottest women with a stunning photoshoot for Cosmopolitan.

The US actress, who made an appearance at the Nobel Comittee Banquet in Oslo this week, pulls a sultry pose in a bust-enhancing black dress for the sexy shoot.

Scarlett has been doing the rounds recently to promote her new movie The Spirit, which is released on New Year's Day.

The film is an adaptation of the comic series of the same name.

Scarlett plays the aptly-named Silken Floss, a "very sexy woman" who's the accomplice to the film's baddie, the evil Octopus, played by SAMUEL L JACKSON.

She recently revealed that her co-star is actually a lot more vain than fans might expect.

She said: "Sam was always using my eyeliner pencils.

"He always had a lot of make-up on. He would spend hours longer in the make-up room than me."

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Mark Ruffalo's brother dies a week after shooting

GRIEVING MARK RUFFALO has reportedly dropped out of his latest movie project.

The actor, whose brother Scott died on Monday a week after receiving a gunshot wound to the head, has pulled out of indie drama Greenburg.

Although a reason for Mark’s departure hasn’t been given, it is believed he is keen to spend time with his family.

It is likely Mark will be replaced by BEN STILLER in the movie, which is written and directed by NOAH BAUMBACH.

Mark has released a statement thanking fans for their support, shortly after Scott died on Monday when his life support machine was turned off.

It read: "Mark Ruffalo and his family deeply appreciate the outpouring of prayers and support during this most difficult time of the passing of Scott Ruffalo, beloved son, brother and husband. The funeral service will be private. A memorial fund has been established in Scott Ruffalo's name."

It has been claimed Scott accidentally shot himself on December 1 after playing lethal game of chance Russian roulette.

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Jennifer Aniston put's on a brave face at LA premiere of Marley and Me

Jennifer Aniston put on a brave – if slightly silly – face at the LA premiere of Marley And Me after Brad Pitt’s admission that he DID fall in love with Angelina Jolie, 33, while they were wed.

It must still smart. Or maybe not, because pals of the 39-year-old reckon she’s feeling pretty smug.

And for why? Cos she’s noticed Brad, 44, only made this admission after she declared her love for musician boyfriend John Mayer, 31.

A source said: “Jen thinks it’s pretty obvious he’s annoyed about her finding love.”

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Britney: I wanna date JLS Toyboy

SHE is the resurrection and she is the light, so who can blame comeback queen Britney Spears for wanting to tip her pretty toe back in the dating pool?

It’s been all quiet on that front since creepy paparazzo Adnan Ghalib, 35, disappeared into the desert, although he seems to be reluctant to leave the scene completely.

So we’re happy to hear that Britney, 27, is channelling her attentions in a more positive direction and has set her sights on The X Factor’s JLS.

She said: “They are the cutest group of boys. I have the biggest crush on them and they were so polite and
gentlemanly. I want to date a British man.

“A British singer? Man, that would be cool.”

Wouldn’t it? And so we’re delighted to hear that Britney is putting her money where her mouth is.

After all, the only place she can control her own finances these days – since dad Jamie was put in charge of her estate – is in the realm of metaphor.

So we’re pleased to hear that she’s asked her people to fix her a date with Marvin Humes, 23.

Our source said: “Britney loves British men and was quite taken with JLS.

“Apparently she’d love to go out with one of them, a proper snowy, Mary Poppins-style date, and Marvin is the one her
people have mentioned.”

Hang on, does Britters actually want to date Dick Van Dyke, 82? Our mole added: “She adores the British sense of humour and thought it was wonderful when JLS performed Hit Me Baby One More Time in drag.”

And, happily enough, Marvin has split from his girlfriend of five years claiming he wants to focus on his career.

What could be a better career move than dating Britney Spears?

If he can deal with the Circus, that is.

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